Aliamanu Military Reserve Celebrates MOMC with Family Fun Fest (2)
Six teenagers operated and decorated the game booths, marketed the game activity, provided customer service and awarded prizes to all the winners. The Middle School and Teen Program generated $567.00 from the event. The teen volunteers enjoyed running the games and meeting new people.

Anniston Army Depot Celebrates MOMC (11)
MOMC Celebrations at the Anniston Army Depot Child, Youth & School Services included an Easter Egg Hunt, Earth Day Celebrations, a Camouflage Day, and a Parade.

Bamberg Celebrates MOMC, by Doug DeMaio, USAG Bamberg PAO (8)
Parents and children of the Bamberg military community joined celebrate the Month of the Military Child. The kickoff for the month-long celebration began with a 5-kilometer fun run. Command Sgt. Maj. Bruce A. Lee presented awards to the winners of the run and thanked all for their participation in honoring the military child. The run was followed by an activity filled day for children.

Camouflage Stars Placemats (4)
Fort Carson - April 2nd 2009, Child Development Center children and Families together made placemats using camouflage stars. The children are able to use their placemats at home and be reminded of their life as a military child. The valuable time they spent with their parent making their placemats made this event even more special.

EGGSPERIENCE 2009 (6)
Fort Carson - For the past five years, Fort Carson, DFMWR has used the EGGSPERIENCE as a kickoff community event for the Month of the Military Child. Many activities were offered such as; an appearance from Spider Man, egg hunt, Donkey Cart rides, a magic show, arts and crafts projects, all facilitated by staff from Child, Youth and School Services.

Fort Bliss CYSS Earth Day Activities (6)
Children planted seeds, learned about recycling, water conservation, electricity conservation, trash to treasures (recyclables), recycling around the world including games.

Fort Bliss CYSS MOMC Proclamation Signing (7)
To celebrate the MOMC Proclamation signing, children first had a mascot parade, then sat and listened while COL Manning, Mark Cauthers, CSM Tony Purdy, and Virgetta Johnson addressed the group and signed the proclamation. After, the children and parents stayed and enjoyed the music and sang and danced.

Fort Lee FCC Celebrates MOMC (10)
Fort Lee Family Child Care program celebrates the Month of the Military Child. Army Community Services conducted a "Pinwheel" Garden in which the FCC children had an opportunity to participate. The children also visted the post Veterinary Services to visit with all the staff pets.

Fort McCoy Card Making (3)
Families enjoyed making cards for our Military as part of the MOMC activities at Fort McCoy.

Fort McCoy Spring Fling to Celebrate MOMC (2)
Each classroom at Fort McCoy invited all of the parents to join their children to celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a "Spring Fling". The parents were able to participate in some of the children's favorite activities.

Freddy the Firetruck at Fort McCoy (1)
Freddy the Firetruck was a special visitor at the Fort McCoy Child Development Center to celebrate Month of the Military Child. Freddy read the book "If you Give a Mouse A Cookie" and was a big hit with all of the children. One of the children was so amazed with Freddy being able to talk that she said to Freddy, "Boy, Have I got ALOT to tell you".

MOMC Display at the Missouri National Guard JFHQ (7)
For the month of April at the Ike Skelton Training Site, MO NG headquarters, we used a display case to highlight Guard kids across the state. The March Youth Newsletter asked Guard kids to submit patriotic art, poems and stories.

MOMC Ice Cream Social (3)
Children and youth at Sierra Army Depot participated in 3 different field activities with an emphasis on spelling, math and teamwork. Afterwards, they were invited to an ice cream buffet where staff spoke to them about the importance of military children.

MOMC Smart Girls Lock-In at Aliamanu Military Reserve MST (2)
Lock-In activities included Self Esteem building, Personality Development, Won Ton Cooking and beauty tips. The girls bonded, got to know each other and had a great time. They are already requesting for another lock in activity.

Schofield Barracks FCC Super Fun Show for MOMC (2)
Schofield Barracks FCC invited Shawn Brown, "The Super Fun Show" to do a concert for the FCC Program. The FCC Providers and children danced and sang with Shawn Brown throughout the show.

Schofield Barracks Teens Support Special Olympics for MOMC (2)
Seven teens from the Schofield Barracks Teen Center helped with the Special Olympics Event on 4 April 09 at Stoneman Stadium. The teens had a great time helping others and they look forward to assisting at this event next year.

School Age Children at Sierra Army Depot Visit Ranger Station (2)
Spring Break School Age Services children at Sierra Army Depot enjoyed a day at the local county ranger station. Children met a ranger who spoke to them about the different kinds of animals that are found locally. Children were also able to meet Smokey the Bear who talked to them about fire safety.

Sierra Army Depot Mentorship Club (4)
Seven members of the Sierra Army Depot Mentorship Club volunteered to visit with the Child Development Home children on April 7, 2009. They read to the younger children and afterwards escorted them to the park to play and fly kites.

West Point Youth Center Celebrates Every Day Heroes - 4H Crusaders' Claymation (3)
For the Month of the Military Child, several youths from the West Point 4-H Crusaders (Finn Gage, Culann Gage, Josh Drake, D'Anthony Hall and Wesley Hall) did a project made of clay. They decided to send an astronaut in a rocket to the moon. When it landed, the astronaut would present to the alien a four-leaf clover representing 4-H.